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After her son Kevin commits a horrific act, troubled mother Eva reflects on her complicated relationship with her disturbed son as he grew from a toddler into a teenager.
Eva Khatchadourian is a mother struggling to connect with her son, Kevin, from birth. As Kevin grows, his behavior becomes increasingly disturbing and violent, culminating in a horrific act of school violence. The film explores Eva's guilt, regret, and fragmented memories as she tries to comprehend her son's actions and her role in them.
We Need to Talk About Kevin received widespread critical acclaim, particularly for Tilda Swinton's performance, Lynne Ramsay's direction, and its unsettling exploration of motherhood and psychopathy. While polarizing for some viewers due to its intense and disturbing subject matter, it is widely regarded as a masterfully crafted psychological thriller.
Praised for its intense and visceral portrayal of maternal guilt and a child's disturbing pathology.
Tilda Swinton's performance as the beleaguered mother is universally lauded as a tour-de-force.
Recognized for its unsettling atmosphere and masterful direction by Lynne Ramsay, though its bleakness can be challenging.
Google audience: Audiences found the film to be a deeply disturbing and thought-provoking exploration of a mother-son relationship, with many commending the performances, particularly Tilda Swinton's. However, some found the subject matter too harrowing and the narrative bleak.
Nominated for numerous awards including a Golden Globe and BAFTA for Tilda Swinton, and nominated for the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival.
Director Lynne Ramsay decided to make the film after reading Lionel Shriver's novel in one sitting and immediately felt compelled to adapt it.
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"Eva" (Tilda Swinton) and "Frank" (John C. Reilly) do make for quite an unlikely couple but that they become, marrying and having a son. He's the eponymous child with whom she simply cannot bond. She only has to look at him and he bursts in...
I enjoyed this, although I felt that it had potential to be really special. The direction was overall solid, with great audio and visuals beats that are present throughout the entire film. It creates subtle and eerie tension that continues ...
**How do you define a parenting failure!** The film was based on the book of the same name, directed by a Scottish director. A psychological thriller, one of those what some people feel uncomfortable watching it. The film holds a suspens...
Deeply disturbing and utterly engaging. Not one I can really see myself watching again. But I'm very glad to have watched it the once. Superbly cast and acted. Brilliant photographed and amazing direction. Not to be missed for those who ...